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At Deehan Landscaping, we believe in taking care of our customers by taking care of our team members. We feel this pro-team attitude has rewarded us with a very low turn-over rate since our start-up in 1985. What does that mean for you? Our employees are highly motivated, highly skilled and highly experienced. You're in good hands with Deehan Landscaping! [ top ]
As the founder of DLI, Jaime has sought to bring complete satisfaction to both his clients and team members. His attention to detail and keen eye for design and order has rewarded him with a reputation for excellence in the Northern Virginia market. This devotion and vision has permeated into the company’s work ethic and is evident by the loyalty and superb job being performed in the field. Jaime’s awe of nature has paired well with his career choice of landscaping. As a break from the intense world of small business entrepreneur, Jaime has become an avid white water canoeist. A hobby he started in the late nineties, Jaime confidently maneuvers class III and IV rapids on the rivers of the mid-Atlantic. His taste for extreme outdoor experiences also includes wilderness dog sledding in Minnesota and winter trekking and camping in remote Maine. He welcomes the winter chill, that’s evident in his year round attire of shorts! Jaime has also had canine companions his entire adult life providing loyal companionship during his escapes to the woods. Early on in his life, Jaime was bitten by the travel bug. His father’s career in the travel industry allowed the family to vacation all over the world. Hawaii is his favorite place on earth, having visited there six times! Scuba diving & snorkeling also entice Jaime to explore the breathtaking world below sea level. He’s spent many hours mesmerized by the beauty and tranquility of the underwater world. Sir James is also a naturalist and enjoys nude sunbathing when the time is right. Home is Jaime’s haven. He strives to harmonize and create a sense of peace and excitement in both his garden and living surroundings. The goal for his garden is seclusion and privacy from the outside world where he can lovingly tend to his flowers. Gardening has become a therapeutic hobby where the hectic goings on of the day melts away into a meditative energy that fills his thoughts. In addition to (CLP) Certified Landscape Professional, Jaime's expertise also includes Certified Horticulturalist, Certified Pesticide Applicator as well as and (CLT) Certified Landscape Technician.
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Cate joined the DL team in September 0f 2004 and has adjusted quite nicely to the hectic activities of a small business. As the Director of Enhancements, Cate’s creative juices and talents are put to good use designing and renovating landscapes. As a child, Cate often critiqued her neighbor’s gardens, but never thought she’d find her career path leading to the green industry. After much soul searching and many majors in college, she was ultimately pulled in the direction of Horticulture. Above all else in her eight years of industry experience, Cate’s greatest delights have always been seeing the excitement and satisfaction on the faces of her clients once their projects take shape. Being a lover of nature, Cate’s design interests follow the pursuit of the natural order in forests. She often draws from examples in nature to find inspiration and bring realism to her designs. This is evident in the varying textures of foliage she uses to create a dynamic visual scene. Cate is a hiker and skier and also feels quite at home in the water. For Cate, one of the most beautiful and peaceful experiences on earth is floating among the gentle waves of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Perhaps Cate owes her curiosity and interest in traveling the world to her parents. She grew up as a Navy brat with her family living all over the US and as far away as northern Africa. It’s not surprising that the Moroccan influence has found its way into her interior design. Her boudoir features the bold and exciting colors, textures and furnishings of Morocco that she remembers from early childhood. Cate feels fortunate to have such loving parents who taught her a deep sense of cultural awareness. From the moment you meet Cate you will immediately feel comfortable knowing that she is open to and excited about exploring new ideas! Cate genuinely likes people, and her focus is clearly centered on making things better in everyway. When away from work, Cate spends a lot of time with friends and family. She enjoys creating new and unique taste sensations for her eager dining companions. She finds inspiration in the bold flavors of the spice rack, adding a little bit of this and that, managing to make most everything without a recipe. The key to her cooking is in the fresh herbs she uses, and they are a must have in her garden. Her favorite herb by far is basil. It reminds her of the pungent fragrance that weighs heavy in the air on a hot and lazy summer evening. Cate likes to incorporate herbs in her perennial gardens and container plantings. Although her friends often encourage her go into the catering business, luckily for us her interests and loyalty remain with horticulture! Cate's areas of expertise include landscape design and she holds a BS in horticulture from Virginia Tech. Cate is an ISA Certified Arborist, and a (CLT) Certified Landscape Technician.
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Sergio has the longest tenure in DLI among the Team Leaders. Early on in his career, Sergio demonstrated his leadership skills and desire to manage his own crew. Over the years, Sergio has taken on many roles within the company and has developed into a well rounded landscape professional. Currently, his latest role as Outdoor Illumination Specialist has become his very favorite. He finds the technical nature of lighting installation challenging and loves the effects. Sergio grew up in Usulutan, El Salvador, a small farming community in the southern part of the country. Growing up on his grandfather’s ranch, Sergio looked up to him as his hero and wanted to follow in his footsteps. When he was five years old, an accident during cattle branding operations left Sergio with a brand on his arm. He never felt bad about this accident, but rather thought of himself as his grandfather’s property and life. He still remembers the incident to this day with pride. Sergio and his wife Sandra both share the same enduring work ethic and heavy sense of responsibility for their families back home. It’s not unusual for them to work six days a week leaving very few precious hours to themselves. During his spare time, he enjoys family outings to the Botanic Gardens, and get-togethers with friends and family. He has four sons, William, Luis, Alexander and Juan Antonio (named after his grandfather).
Mario has been with DLI for over eight years. His customers have only the best to comment about his performance. Voted among his co-team members as the friendliest, Mario is always sure to have a smile on his face! Devoting years to grounds maintenance operations, no team member comes close to his meticulous performance and efficiency. Mario too grew up in the same village as Sergio, Usulutan, El Salvador. With aspirations of being the best and most powerful, Mario dreamed of becoming the President! While in Usulutan, Mario worked with politicians and the court system. Maybe that’s why he’s voted the friendliest! Mario’s wife, Leanyse, and three children live in his hometown in El Salvador. He has two sons, Warner & Alisners and one daughter, Jarithya. When he gets the chance, Mario often spends his free
time engaged in impromptu soccer scrimmages honing his skills on the field.
Mario fanaticizes of joining the Professional Pool Circuit, but in the
mean time, he’s content to shoot a good game of pool, improving
his techniques one game at a time. And like many of us, he’s often
doing those never ending home repairs.
Juan is the newest member of our management team. He joined us in early 2005 and heads up our landscape enhancements team. Juan is our veteran professional landscaper with over fourteen years of experience in grounds maintenance and installation. If you take the time to talk to Juan, you may find yourself in stitches as he is extremely funny and personable. Juan also comes to the US from El Salvador. The name of his hometown is Sonsonate (sounds like Cincinnati), located in southern El Salvador near the coast. Juan’s earliest memories are of the war between El Salvador and Honduras. Since his country participated in one of the bloodiest civil wars in world history, he always imagined he’d be in the militia, but thankfully was never drawn into the mayhem. In fact, Juan was fortunate to receive political asylum and has been working to build a better life ever since. Juan appreciates peace in this world and one of his favorite past times is enjoying the Olympic Games. For Juan, one of the most beautiful places on earth is the Panama Canal. He vacationed there and has fond memories of its beauty. Juan has two children both living in the US. One son named Cesar Augusto and one daughter, Cameron Aida. When he’s not working, he enjoys watching sports and we think he’s secretly addicted to the Weather Channel! |
Professional LandscapersThe Deehan Landscaping team consists of top-notch landscaping professionals for the Northern Virginia area. Contact us for information about Landscaping improvements for your home, yard, and garden made possible by our trademark team of professionals that include all of the following and more:
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